OpenStack Swauth CVE-2017-16613 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

BID:101926

Info

OpenStack Swauth CVE-2017-16613 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 101926
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2017-16613
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 22 2017 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 19 2017 10:00PM
Credit: Ondrej Nový
Vulnerable: OpenStack swauth 1.2.0
OpenStack swauth 1.1.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

OpenStack Swauth CVE-2017-16613 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

OpenStack Swauth is prone to an authentication-bypass vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to bypass the authentication mechanism and perform unauthorized actions. This may aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

OpenStack Swauth CVE-2017-16613 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

OpenStack Swauth CVE-2017-16613 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

OpenStack Swauth CVE-2017-16613 Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

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